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Archive for March 7th, 2015

A fantasy based on a dream of the artist client and fond of Iranian traditional ornaments; plus a contemporary expression of these ornaments, formed the dynamic, fluid and elegant membrane over the dis-harmonic` and inappropriate existing wall. A place where is supposed to host special people like Iranian artists.

Marks Barfield Architect’s Gateway Pavilions are the first completed project in Knight Dragon’s ambitious and evolving vision for the Greenwich Peninsula. They mark a statement of intent, signalling the quality and character of the place they intend the Peninsula to become.

The alignment with the surrounding and the incorporation of the street space

The establishment of a prominent, protruding corner at the inter-section [Pastorstraße – driveway of the company premises] that highlights the entrance of the new service building. The view into the garage will be reduced significantly, giving it a technical identity through the merging of the building with the operating trams below.

The planting of a new grove of trees along Pastorstraße will embed the building in a park-like surrounding which aligns with the alley of existing trees along Pastorstraße. The planting will consolidate the diffluent street area.

The façade is characterized by the vitality of carefully matched shades of colour. The quality criteria for the façade (functionality, aesthetics and liveliness) are developed.